Lionel Messi revealed on Wednesday that he is uncertain about carrying on with his career after losing his father last week. His father, Jorge Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. “I do not know how life will be without you or how I […]
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Portland Thorns midfielder Olivia Moultrie will miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury, the National Women’s Soccer League club confirmed on Tuesday. The US international sustained the injury to her right knee during a training session last week, according to the team. Moultrie said she was devastated to be separated from […]
Continue ReadingJorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, has died at the age of 68 following an extended illness, his family confirmed. He passed away at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. During his final months, Jorge divided his time between the clinic and his home, where he was supported by his wife, Celia, and […]
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As Larry Berg answered his first round of questions as MLS commissioner-elect, he outlined an ambitious plan to move the league forward. However, when the topic turned to future broadcast arrangements, he deferred to Don Garber, seated beside him, whose 28-year run as commissioner will end later this year. “As the incoming commissioner, I can […]
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MLS is set to appoint a new commissioner in 2027, but the competition is unlikely to introduce the promotion and relegation model used by many soccer leagues around the world in the near future. Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC and the incoming league commissioner, said during his introductory press conference on Tuesday […]
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The US men’s national team will begin its preparations for the next World Cup cycle by playing four home matches in an 11-day span. The friendly schedule features Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada, with every match taking place in a US city that did not stage World Cup games this summer. The US will meet […]
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The New England Revolution have condemned chants described by the club as “antisemitic” and “discriminatory” during Saturday’s MLS match against CF Montréal in Quebec. The chants targeted Israeli forward Dor Turgeman, with broadcast microphones picking up supporters shouting “free Palestine” shortly before he scored. MLS confirmed on Monday that it had received reports of antisemitic […]
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The Major League Soccer board of governors has selected Los Angeles FC co-managing owner Larry Berg to become the competition’s next commissioner. Berg will replace Don Garber at the helm of the 30-year-old league, beginning his tenure on 1 January 2027. He will become the third commissioner in its history. Garber has held the position […]
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Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the United States men’s national team, has reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation on a contract extension that will keep him with the program through 2030, the organization announced Monday. Both parties had been negotiating the extension for several months, with talks beginning well before the USMNT’s disappointing […]
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Robert Lewandowski struck twice on his first home appearance as the Chicago Fire edged Charlotte FC 2-1 on Saturday. The result gave Chicago its first Major League Soccer victory since the international break ended. Lewandowski, who arrived on a free transfer in late June, delivered a commanding display as the Fire (9-6-2, 29 points) moved […]
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